Celebrity Overdose: The Hidden Dangers and Medical Accountability in Addiction Treatment
In October of 2023, we wrote about the impact of addiction as we witnessed the tragic death of Matthew Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends. Recently, his story has sparked intense scrutiny and concern within the mental health and addiction treatment community as further details of his untimely death come to […]
Recent Celebrity Death and the Impact of Addiction
Fans of all ages were shaken by the devastating news of Friends star Matthew Perry’s untimely passing on October 28, 2023. While the cause of his early passing has not been made public, many are reminded of his years of addiction that were a focus of his recent memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible […]
Identify Your Habits of Mind – Invitation to comment
Identify Your Habits of Mind – Invitation to comment For as he thinks within himself, so he is. Proverbs 23:7 Analyzing thoughts is a significant part of any counseling process. In the Christian Counseling process we seek to examine thoughts, watching how they impact our sense of well-being on a daily basis. Habits of Mind […]
Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual
influences in emotion and behavior
Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual influences in emotion and behavior 1. What is One – Dimensional Treatment? Many times when seeking help for emotional problems like depression and anxiety, we are under the impression that these issues are due to a chemical imbalance. Advertising campaigns, primary care physicians, classroom “experts,” and even trusted friends may contribute to the opinion […]
Do I Have A Chemical Imbalance?
Some years ago, I saw a new commercial (watch video here), featuring a sad white bubble, narrated with a subtle phrase, “your depression may be due to a chemical imbalance.” I turned to my 4-year old son and asked, “who’s that (motioning to the friendly looking character)?” He seemed to already accept the fact that […]
